From: John Roseborough (jroseborough@dslextreme.com)
Date: 08/12/02-11:54:04 PM Z
Gee - I think that some of Maplethorps images are more torture than the
images on that site. In fact I kind of envy the guy for having access to
those animals. They would look great in Platinum.
My 2¢ worth,
John Roseborough
www.jroseborough.com
www.pyro4hire.com
----- Original Message -----
From: <LAShively@aol.com>
To: <alt-photo-process-l@skyway.usask.ca>
Sent: Monday, August 12, 2002 7:38 PM
Subject: Sicko humor as art?
> List,
>
> I have been a fairly silent member for a couple of years and have greatly
> appreciated all of the knowledge and discussion about alt processes and
art.
> But I am greatly disappointed by artists who use torture as a form of
humor
> as per the following site's product link:
>
> www.deadcat.ca/
>
> Art is supposed to challenge, but today it seems that a lack of true
> inspiration is rampant in our community and the world, hence many artists
> turn toward shock, sex and torture in producing images.
>
> Pedophelia (sp?) and abuse is most of the news today and stats show that
> animal torture is one step away from molestation, abuse and murder.
>
> Any one up for response?
>
> Best, Leslie Shively
>
>
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> Online porfolios:
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